Calculate Zakat on animals according to Islamic rules.
Livestock Zakat Calculator
Zakat Pay:
Note: Zakat is valid only if animals graze freely in open pastures and are of average quality. (چراگاہ میں آزادانہ چرنے اور اوسط معیار کے جانور)
Zakat Rules for Animals
- Camels: 5–9 → 1 Goat, 10–14 → 2 Goats, 15–19 → 3 Goats, 20–24 → 4 Goats, 25–35 → 1 Bint Makhad (1-year-old female camel), 36–45 → 1 Bint Labun (2-year-old female camel), 46–60 → 1 Hiqqah (3-year-old female camel), 61–75 → 1 Jadha’ah (4-year-old female camel), 76–90 → 2 Bint Labun, 91–120 → 2 Hiqqah, 121+ → 1 Bint Labun per 40 OR 1 Hiqqah per 50.
- Cows: 30–39 → 1 Tabi’ (1-year-old), 40–59 → 1 Musinnah (2-year-old), 60 → 2 Tabi’, 70 → 1 Tabi’ + 1 Musinnah, 80 → 2 Musinnah, 90 → 3 Tabi’, 100+ → 2 Musinnah + 1 Tabi’.
- Sheep/Goats: 40–120 → 1, 121–200 → 2, 201–300 → 3, 301+ → +1 per additional 100.
Calculate Zakat on animals equal to 100 cows and sheep
🐪Zakat on Livestock – 100 Camels, 100 Cows, and 100 Sheep
(لِمَالِكِ ١٠٠ جَمَل، ١٠٠ بَقَر، وَ ١٠٠ غَنَم / 100 اونٹ، 100 گائے، اور 100 بھیڑ)
For an owner of 100 camels, 100 cows, and 100 sheep, who have been owned for a full lunar year and are freely grazing, the Zakat obligation is as follows:
Calculate Zakat on animals equal to 100 camels.
1️⃣Camels – 100
Zakat Obligation: Two female camels (Hiqqah) each in their fourth year.
Arabic: زكاة الإبل: بعيرتان كاملتان (حقّة) لكل منهما في سنتها الرابعة
Urdu: اونٹوں کی زکوة: دو مادی اونٹ (حقہ) جو اپنی چوتھی عمر میں ہوں۔
Note: If more than 120 camels are owned, the calculation may vary: e.g., a Bint Labun for every 40 camels and a Hiqqah for every 50. For exactly 100 camels, two Hiqqah is applicable.
Calculate Zakat on animals equal to 100 cows
2️⃣Cows – 100
Zakat Obligation: Combination of one-year-old cow/bull (Tabi’) for every 30 and two-year-old cow (Musinnah) for every 40.For 100 cows: Two Musinnah (two-year-old) and one Tabi’ (one-year-old).
Arabic: زكاة البقر: عجل واحد كل ثلاثين، و عجلتان كل أربعين Urdu: گائیوں کی زکوة: ہر 30 گائے کے لیے ایک ایک سالہ گائے / بیل (تابع) اور ہر 40 گائے کے لیے دو دو سالہ گائیں (مسینہ)۔
3️⃣Sheep/Goats – 100
Zakat Obligation: One sheep/goat.
Arabic: زكاة الأغنام / المعز: شاة واحدة لكل ٤٠ إلى ١٢٠Urdu: بھیڑ/بکری کی زکوة: 40 سے 120 کی تعداد پر ایک جانور۔
⚖️Conditions for Zakat on Livestock
- Nisab (Minimum Threshold):
- Camels: 5
- Cows: 30
- Sheep/Goats: 40
- Arabic: النصاب: الإبل ٥، البقر ٣٠، الأغنام ٤٠
- Urdu: نصاب: اونٹ 5، گائے 30، بھیڑ/بکری 40
- Ownership Duration: Livestock must be owned for a full lunar year.
- Arabic: مدة الملكية: سنة قمرية كاملة
- Urdu: ملکیت کا دورانیہ: ایک مکمل قمری سال
- Grazing Requirement: Animals should graze naturally in open pastures. Animals manually fed or used for work are generally exempt unless kept for trade.
- Arabic: الرعي: يجب أن ترعى الحيوانات في المراعي الطبيعية
- Urdu: چراگاہ: جانور زیادہ تر سال کھلے چراگاہ میں چرنا چاہیے۔
- Quality of Animals: Zakat animals should be of average quality, neither the best nor the worst.
- Arabic: جودة الحيوان: متوسط الجودة
- Urdu: جانور کی کوالٹی: اوسط معیار کا ہونا چاہیے، نہ بہترین اور نہ بدترین۔
Note: The types and ages of animals for Zakat are detailed in Prophetic traditions (Ahadith) and vary based on the number of animals owned. For precise calculation, consult Islamic authorities like Dar Al-Ifta or trusted resources such as Pakistan Sweet Home.
Arabic: استشارة الجهات الشرعية الموثوقة للحصول على تفاصيل دقيقة
Urdu: صحیح حساب کے لیے معتبر اسلامی حکام سے رجوع کریں۔
Final Words
The information provided on this page regarding how to calculate Zakat on animals, including camels, cows, and sheep/goats, is for educational and informational purposes only. We are not Islamic scholars, and the content presented here is based on general guidance from publicly accessible online resources.
While we have tried to present accurate information about the rules, calculations, and obligations of Zakat, it may not fully reflect the opinions of qualified Islamic authorities. For anyone seeking precise rulings or detailed guidance, it is strongly recommended to consult a recognized Islamic scholar or authority.
Only a qualified scholar can provide exact instructions based on your specific circumstances, including the number, age, and condition of the livestock.
Calculate Zakat on animals as per this table
| No of Goats/Sheep | Zakat Wajib |
|---|---|
| 1-39 | No |
| 40-120 | 1 |
| 121-200 | 2 |
| 201-300 | 3 |
| Above 300 | +1 per additional 100 |
| No of Buffalows and Cows | Zakat Wajib |
|---|---|
| 1-29 | No |
| 30-39 | 1 (2-year-old Calf) |
| 40-59 | 1 (3-year-old calf) |
| 60-69 | 2 Tabi |
| 70-70 | 1 Tabi +1 Musinnah |
| 80-89 | 2 Musinnah |
| Above 90 > | 1. over 30 (Tabi)and 1 over 40 Musinnah |
| No of Camel | Zakat Wajib |
|---|---|
| 1-4 | No |
| 5-9 | 1 Goat |
| 10-14 | 2 G |
| 15-19 | 3 Goats |
| 20-24 | 4 Goats |
| 25-35 | Female camel, 1–2 years old |
| 36-45 | 1 female 2–3 years |
| 46-60 | 1 female camel, 3–4 years |
| 61-75 | 1 Camel ready for Zakat (4–5 years old) |
| 76-90 | 2 Female camels, 3 years old |
| 91-120 | Camels ready for Zakat (4th year) |
| 121 Plus | Give 1 Hiqqah for every 50 camels.1 |
Disclaimer: Please note that if the calculation differs from scholarly opinion, paying Zakat based on this general guidance may still be considered a form of charity (Sadaqah). The act of giving in charity is always meritorious in Islam and will be accepted, even if the exact amount or type differs
. By using this Zakat calculator, you agree that the creators are not responsible for any errors, miscalculations, or misinterpretations. Always seek verification from qualified religious authorities for complete accuracy